The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-25
EXPIRED IN AN INSTANT
Mr.. G. Douglass, Well-Known Citi-
zen, Dies Suddenly of Heart Disease.
The Sad Event Occurs While Attending Per-
Torrance at English's 0pera-House Last
Night with His Bride.

James g. Douglass, well-known citizen,
who was formerly one of the proprietors OF the
Journal, died suddenly of heart disease in the
Office Of Englishs Hotel at 10 o'clock last night
In company with his wife he attended Enelsh's
theatsr. and toward the close OF the second act
remarked to her that he felt oppressively warm.
and that mis- heart giving him trouble.
When he arose TO leave his seat to get some
fresh air she offered to accompany him, but he
requested her remain in her seat, saying he
would be back in few minutes. She
saw, however, that he was very i'll, aud
against his wishes accompanied him from the
theater. As they passed out, their acquaint-
ances commented on the deathly pallor that
overspread his face, and observed that he leaned
heavily upon his wife's arm. She led him to the
Office of the hotel, which adjons the theater
entrance. and seated him in chair. He said
nothing about his condition, but his appearance
was SO alarming that physician WAS immedi
atey called. It was Mrs. Douelass's request
that DR.. Theodore Wagner should be sum-
moned, but he could not be reached.
and DR.. Metcalf was sent for. While
waiting for him it was suggested that
MIR. Douglas be taken up stairs. and with the
assistance Of his wife he started for the stairway.
When they reached the foot of the flight he
he tainted and fell. reclining upon the steps of
the stairway. Soon after he tainted, Or. Met
calf arrived, and after a hasty examination said
he was dying Of hears disease. He continued TO
sink rapidly and within few minutes Dr. Met
calf pronounced him dead.
Mrs Douglas was not satisfied that life was
extinct. and requested that DIR. Henry
Jameson be called. Her wishes were
complied with, and when DR.. Jameson
arrived and made an examination Of the man,
he confirmed the sad announcement of DR.. Met
calf A hack was called by Captain Campbell,
and the body removed to the Grand Hotel
whore Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass were boarding
Mrs. Douglass and lady friend accompanied
the remains to the hotel. After the body had
been placed in the room at the hotel, Mrs.
Douglass asked that her relatives be notified OF
the sudden death, and the relatives of Mr..
Douglass were informed by some OF his friends.
While the death was sudden. it was not wholly
unexpected, for Mr.. Douglass has been subject
to heart disease for several years. About year
ago ne was suddenly Frustrated with heart
trouble in the New Denison Hotel. and it was
reported that he was dead. Prompt medical aid
was summoned. however. and he recovered.
Since that time he has had frequent attacks, but
none of an alarming character.
During the past week he complained fire.
Quently to his wife about the return of his old
believed he could not stand it long Last Sun
day he Slipped and fell in front of the Grand
Hotel, receiving severe shock, and since that
time the trouble has been more pronounced
Yesterday he complained often and per-
suaded by his wife to attend the theater be-
cause it thought the change might relieve
him. During their walk from the hotel to the
opera house ne stopped several times and said
he believed he would have return the
hotel. his heart failing him. but each |
time he quickly recovered and went
He was f1fty-three years Of age, and lived |
bachelor until the 11th OF this month, when he |
was married to Miss Olive Anderson. the only |
daughter of Mr. and Mrs j. S. Anderson, of No. |
931 North Illinois street. After the marriage |
they visited friends In Columbus, O., and then |
took an extended trip through the South. They |
returned to this city only week ago last Tues |
dav, and took up their residence at the Grand |
Hotel.
Mr.. Douglass was a of John Douglass. one
Of the most prominent of the early citizens of |
In 1864 '65 he purchased from |
Col. w. r. Holloway interest in the Indian
spolis Journal, and year two later the pa
per passed into tine hands of the |
firm of Douglass g. Conner, the members
Of which James @. and Samuel III. |
Douglass and A. II. Conner. It continued
Ter their management until sixteen seven
teen years ago. when they sold 1t Hasselmau
& Fshback. Since then Mr.. Douglass has de-
voted his attention chiefly to real estate inter-
ssts. and to the business of the Encaustic tile
works. of which he one of the principal pro-
1retors. He owned much property in the city,
md was quite wealthy.